What is the Ballroom Association of UW-Madison?
Would you like to learn to dance to latin, swing, ballroom, and nightclub music?
Want to meet new friends at UW? Then BAM is the student organization for you! *Subscribe to BAM's weekly email newsletter* Who can attend BAM sponsored events?You never need to bring a partner with you to a lesson or dance.
You don't even have to know how to dance! In fact, before most of our dances, we provide group lessons. Just check out our Dance Schedule! Anyone is welcome to attend BAM sponsored events, but if you're not a UW student, faculty, staff member, BAM member, or the guest of one, please e-mail us so we can list you as a guest of the council. If you do fall into one or more of these categories, you are welcome to invite up to 2 guests who do not fit those requirements to an event. Anyone may join the club and membership is Free for students. -- see our Membership page! If you would like to attend an event and do not fall into any of the categories above, simply contact us, and we will treat you as a guest of the Council. What do I get by being a member?
You will receive substantial discounts on admissions to dances, classes, and workshops!
Click here to learn more about becoming a member! What if I don't know how to dance?No problem! Before most of our dances, we have professional dance instructors or highly skilled amateurs teaching intermediate and beginner level dance lessons. If you're interested in refining your skills, you can come to our weekly Lesson Series on weekday evenings.
There are also many experienced dancers, often distinguished by yellow badges, who are happy to show you some basic dance steps at the social dances. Just ask someone to dance or stop by the admissions table. The person working there can usually introduce you to someone with dance instruction experience. More questions? See our FAQ page! |
AnnouncementsJoin our Facebook group to receive dance event invites!
BAM Social Dance Date: Saturday, June 25th Location: Memorial Union, Lower Level Festival Room (800 Langdon St) Time: 7pm - 11:00pm Schedule: 7:00pm Beginner Waltz Lesson Instructor: Anne Amen 8:00pm Social Dancing! No dance experience and no partner necessary. Dance Admission: Free! Parking: Helen C White State Street Parking BAM Social Dance Date: Saturday, July 9th Location: Memorial Union, 3rd Floor Old Madison Room (800 Langdon St) Time: 7pm - 11:00pm Schedule: 7:00pm Beginner Lesson Instructor: TBD 8:00pm Social Dancing! No dance experience and no partner necessary. Dance Admission: Free! Parking: Helen C White State Street Parking |